The Court of Appeal in Abuja has temporarily blocked the deregistration of five Nigerian political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This action halts the execution of a previous Federal High Court ruling that had ordered their removal from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) register. The appeal effectively grants a stay of execution, preventing INEC from immediately delisting the parties. The affected parties had challenged the initial High Court decision, arguing against their removal. This development offers a temporary reprieve for the ADC and the four other unnamed parties, allowing them to continue operating while the appeal process unfolds. Further legal proceedings will determine the ultimate fate of their registration status. The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding political party regulation in Nigeria.